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• Preview: Bowyer out to increase lead, not just hold on to it

  (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:17:08 EDT)

  Before getting a job offer over the phone from Richard Childress as he worked at his job in a body shop in his hometown of Emporia, Kan., Clint Bowyer was a champion at one of the Midwest's top dirt short tracks.

• Weekend Preview: Gordon a danger to snap winless streak at Atlanta

  (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:03:53 EDT)

  Here's a look at the top five drivers in the Cup Series standings and five drivers to watch in Sunday night's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN). All statistical references are for Cup races at Atlanta unless otherwise indicated. Driver Rating is based on the past 11 races at the track.

• Numbers: Drivers poised to battle on the bubble at Atlanta

  (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:25 EDT)

  Race No. 25: Emory Healthcare 500 from Atlanta Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET Sunday on ESPN). Green flag at 7:46 p.m. ET.